Aircraft Type
Boeing 747-400 “Queen of the Skies”
The Boeing 747-400 is an iconic long-haul wide-body jumbo jet that revolutionized international air travel, serving as a critical workhorse for major airlines worldwide with its impressive range and passenger capacity.
IATA744ICAOB744ManufacturerBoeingScore6.80/10Range13,450 kmStatusIn ProductionOperators7
Pioneered wide-body long-distance passenger transportation and became the most recognizable commercial aircraft design of the late 20th century, earning the legendary nickname 'Queen of the Skies'
The 747-400 features a distinctive 'hump' at the front of the aircraft, which originally housed a navigation station and became an iconic design element that symbolizes the golden age of air travel
Cabin Environment
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Technical Specifications
Dimensions
70.6 m
Length
64.4 m
Wingspan
19.4 m
Height
Performance
13,450 km
Range
907 km/h
Cruise Speed
4× Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or General Electric CF6
Engines
Boeing Family
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How It Compares
vs. Airbus A340-600
✓Higher passenger capacity and longer range
✗More fuel-efficient engines
vs. McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30
✓More modern avionics and improved fuel efficiency
✗Older design with less advanced technology
vs. Airbus A380
✓More manageable size and operational flexibility
✗Lower total passenger capacity